OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE 2026 | Deadline August 30 for 2026

About the Open Call

KUNSTRAUM is a community of artists by artists with the goal of redefining the collaboration between artists and curators. Through our program, we aim to explore the relationships between artists and curators by opening our gallery spaces to those interested in exploring unconventional, engaging ideas and taking risks. Our Artist-in-Residency program offers three-month residencies for national and international artists on a quarterly cycle. For 2026, we have openings for January-March, April-June, July-September, and October-December. All resident artists are invited to pursue their independent projects, interact with our established community of artists, designers, and filmmakers, interact with the incoming artists and curators of our ongoing exhibition program, participate in the monthly studio visits, and exhibit in the Annual Members’ show in the fall. The studio spaces have 24/7 access with 13 ft. ceilings, a freight elevator, slop sink, secure Wi-Fi, and are meant to be used for non-toxic materials only–all painters work on a non-toxic basis.

What is Offered

A desk-sized studio in our partitioned lofts with 24/7 access. The semi-private studios inside the large open lofts range from 49 to 89 square feet. Access to our gallery space (4-5 exhibitions a year) and participation in our Annual Members’ Show, including studio visit, professional documentation and programming event. Sales opportunities during the show plus via an online gallery for the duration of 6 months after. An artist community with 19 members and more than 100 alumni to meet and share with. Monthly studio visits by 1-2 New York and international curators, gallerists, critics, and art advisors. Studio Visit with our Curator-in-Residence and monthly salons with artist community, social media promotion and a feature of your work on our website. Access to our internal monthly newsletter, which includes news, events, an open call list with exhibition, grant, and residency opportunities. Community events in which all resident and member artists are invited to attend. These community events vary and include gallery openings, curator walkthroughs, discussions, salons, and open studios.

Requirements

No living is included. The resident artist is responsible for finding their own living and visa arrangements. The studio spaces are meant to be used for non-toxic materials only – all painters work on a non-toxic basis. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit all materials through the Google Form including: Statement of Motivation with starting date/s and residency plans - 250 words, Statement on private or public funding plan - 100 words, Portfolio with max. 10 pages with 10-20 images (no larger than 5 MB), Optional: 2 links to 1-2 mins video excerpts (specify cue in and out), CV with max, 5 pages, Links to website, Instagram, recent exhibition or press. Incomplete applications will not be considered.